China Regional Action Network – April 2008 China: Huang Jinqiu Concerns: Freedom of expression, internet/media censorship, prisoner of conscience Summary: Huang Jinqiu (pen name: Qing Shuijun) began working as a journalist when he was 18. In 2000, at 26 years old, he won a scholarship to study journalism in Malaysia. With access to new information [...]
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China RAN action – April 2008
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China RAN action – March 2008
Posted in China, Regional Action Network, tagged Ye Guozhu on March 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
China Regional Action Network – March 2008 China: Ye Guozhu Concerns: Housing rights activist and Human Rights Defender, prisoner of conscience Summary: In 2003, officials of the Xuanwu District in Beijing reportedly colluded with developers to force a large number of city residents to relocate. Among the properties seized were a restaurant and living quarters [...]
